The DHAMMAPADA is a collection of sayings of the Buddha in verse form and one of the most widely read and best known Buddhist scriptures. The original version of the DHAMMAPADA is in the Khuddaka Nikaya, a division of the Pali Canon of Theravada...

'quot;... a landmark in research of African oral traditions.'quot;-African Arts'quot;... a significant contribution to the understanding of Yoruba religious belief, magic, and art.'quot; -Journal of Religion in AfricaYoruba texts and English...

Instant New York Times Bestseller Rob Bell, the beloved author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God, goes deep into the Bible to show how it is more revelatory, revolutionary, and relevant than we ever imagined—and offers a...

Discover the Celtic Circle of Belonging John O'Donohue, poet, philosopher, and scholar, guides you through the spiritual landscape of the Irish imagination. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for 'soul friend,' the ancient teachings, stories, and blessings of...

'apos;Incest'apos; refers to illegal sexual relations between family members. Its precise contours, however, are culturally specific. Hence, an illegal incestuous union in one social context may be a legal close-kin union in another. First-degree...

The Yajurveda (compound of yajus 'sacrificial formula', + veda 'knowledge') is the third of the four canonical texts of Hinduism, the Vedas. By some, it is estimated to have been composed between 1400 and 1000 BC, the Yajurveda 'Samhita', or...

Marking the 50th anniversary of Lewis’ death, The Intellectual World of C. S. Lewis sees leading Christian thinker Alister McGrath offering a fresh approach to understanding the key themes at the centre of Lewis’ theological work and intellectual...

Christianity is a surprising religion. It has changed the world in remarkable ways throughout history simply through Christians living out their faith. More recently, we’ve become afraid of a habituated Christianity, thinking that routines will rob...

Being at Home in the World is a book of Christian Apologetics. But Mark McLeod-Harrison and Phil Smith don't defend Christian faith; instead, they invite readers into faith. In the course of making this invitation, the authors raise suspicions...

The Neville Goddard Collection (Volume 1) includes 45 lectures by Neville Goddard: CONSCIOUSNESS IS THE ONLY REALITYASSUMPTIONS HARDEN INTO FACTTHINKING FOURTH-DIMENSIONALLYNO ONE TO CHANGE BUT SELFREMAIN FAITHFUL TO YOUR IDEAQUESTIONS AND ANSWERSA...

Four of the most popular and celebrated books by New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra are now available together in this collection.Buddha is an inspiring re-imagining of the life of a prince who gave up the trappings of royalty for...

In The People vs Muhammad, #1 International Bestselling author JK Sheindlin psychologically analyses the founding father of Islam, while putting him on trial for crimes against humanity.Is Islam a "religion of peace"? Was Muhammad the true and final...

The city of Sodom had not only become the hub of variety of activities but a rendezvous for perpetrators of all forms of vice. The crime and vice must have been fuelled by economic pressures among other factors. Although the economy of Sodom was...

Witchcraft has gone beyond diabolical practices, and many people practice it without knowing. It is also a work of the flesh. It is a form of behaviour or attitude that operates through a person to control another by the use of manipulative,...

Another quality eBook from Chapel Library. 'No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him.' -John 6:44'Coming to Christ' is a very common phrase in Holy Scripture. It is used to express those acts of the soul wherein, leaving...

Originally available only in typewritten manuscript, Pierre Marcel's two-volume analysis of the philosophy of Herman Dooyeweerd has now been made available to the reading public in a magnificent English translation by Colin Wright. The first volume...

The only large-scale critical introduction to Western Marxism for biblical criticism. Roland Boer introduces the core concepts of major figures in the tradition, specifically Althusser, Gramsci, Deleuze and Guattari, Eagleton, Lefebvre, Lukács,...

Author Bonna Haberman expresses her concerns about religion and society in Israel. Engaging feminist interpretation of Jewish sources, this book questions the interplay between civil and religious authority and contributes toward liberating religious...

A number of misunderstandings prevail by connecting violence with Islam. Ugly from of violence, even terrorism, has been connected with a peaceful and value based religion like Islam, due to misunderstandings spread in the name of Kurbani and Jihad....

Faithful to the Future examines the true nature of Christian Tradition and particularly how it implies a fidelity not only to the past but to the future as well - tradition appears to be inseparable from creativity and reform. Congar'apos;s sense of...

Written in response to a need expressed by Spiritual Directors, Retreat Leaders and teachers on introductory courses to Christian spirituality for an engaging and readable introduction to the subject,The Path to Your Door provides an accessible and...

In recent years, controversial issues related to religion or belief, discrimination, equality and human rights have come to the fore, especially in the context of public debates around multiculturalism following the'apos;social policy shock'apos;...

How should we understand the God of the Bible? How do we make sense of God'apos;s apparently changing character in the Bible theologically? God is not obvious - unlike all the animate and inanimate objects which we can see around us. God does not...

A wonderful introduction to the beliefs of the New Church and an overview of its theological foundations. Here Emanuel Swedenborg discusses faith, love, goodness and truth, heaven and hell, divine providence, the holy sacraments, and much much more....

Acting with genuine care and concern, pastors can be effective in helping married couples resolve difficulties and discover reconciliation, joy, and love. The question often is,“How do I do it?” In Pastor, Our Marriage Is in Trouble, Charles L....

He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they teach us how far we must imitate His life and character, if we seek true illumination, and deliverance from all blindness of heart. Let it be our...

In The Jesuits, acclaimed historian John W. O’Malley, SJ, provides essential historical background from the founder Ignatius of Loyola through Pope Francis and the present. Concise and compelling, this brief book is an accessible introduction for...

Given the extraordinary richness and range of contemporary theology, questions about the authority and inspiration of the Bible tend to garner ever increasing variety, complexity and controversy. Among those challenges include the questions posed by...

In 'Heaven and Hell,' Swedenborg gives the reader a detailed description of the afterlife. He deals with God, heaven, hell, angels, spirits, and devils; and he addresses the issues of who is in heaven and hell. Are there any Jews, Muslims, and people...

The workplace can be very rewarding for the Christian worker. But let's face it--the workplace can also be the most challenging place to be 'salt and light' as Jesus commands in Matt 5:13-16. It is daunting to consider that on average, we work 90,000...

How, if at all, is religious faith 'true'? The starting point for this book is that traditional Christian theology overvalues the importance of 'correctness'. What really counts far more is 'Honesty'. Not just sincerity or frankness, but Honesty in...

A vibrant and growing field of discussion in contemporary New Testament studies is the question of'apos;apocalyptic'apos; thought in Paul. What is often lacking in this discussion, however, is a close comparison of Paul'apos;s would-be apocalyptic...

In Scattering Seeds: Cultivating Church Vitality, Stephen Chapin Garner and Jerry Thornell share the story of their home congregation, the United Church of Christ in Norwell, MA. This average congregation has approached congregational life in a...

Take a journey with Rabbis Ron Isaacs and Kerry Olitzky to discover the best seder ever! Traditional Hebrew text, accessible transliterations, and modern translations guide families through the story and practice of Pesach. Every part of the seder is...

Documentary as Exorcism is an interdisciplinary study that builds upon the insights of postcolonial studies, critical race theory, theological and religious studies and media and film studies to showcase the role of documentary film as a system of...

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St. Alban(s), was an English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist and author. He served both as Attorney General and Lord Chancellor of England. He was extremely influential through his works, especially as...

'We're hungry for more than food,' writes the author. 'We're hungry for connection, joy, meaning, completion, truth.' The foods every culture uses to mark milestones and seasons honor this multifaceted hunger and feed the 'hungry ghost,' a Tao...